Summary

Description

A sea slug that grows up to 68mm in length. The body is chocolate brown in colour and has small white protrusions all over it to form a net-like pattern which feels stiff and velvety to the touch. It has finger-like oral tentacles on the head.

Recorded distribution in Britain and Ireland

The Lizard peninsula, Cornwall and the east coast of St. Mary's in the Scilly Isles.

Global distribution

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Habitat

Found on steep rock faces in 8-15 m depth.

Depth range

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Identifying features

Aspect of body flattened but there is a conspicuous elevated zig-zag dorsal pallial ridge from between the rhinophores to the gills.

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